Hiv Protease Inhibitors

ABSTRACT

The present invention features compounds that are HIV protease inhibitors and therefore are useful in the inhibition of HIV replication, the prevention and/or treatment of infection by HIV, and in the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC.

The human immunodeficiency virus (“HIV”) is the causative agent foracquired immunodeficiency syndrome (“AIDS”), a disease characterized bythe destruction of the immune system, particularly of CD4⁺ T-cells, withattendant susceptibility to opportunistic infections, and its precursorAIDS-related complex (“ARC”), a syndrome characterized by symptoms suchas persistent generalized lymphadenopathy, fever and weight loss.

As in the case of several other retroviruses, HIV encodes the productionof a protease which carries out post-translational cleavage of precursorpolypeptides in a process necessary for the formation of infectiousvirions (S. Crawford et al., “A Deletion Mutation in the 5′ Part of thepol Gene of Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus Blocks Proteolytic Processingof the gag and pol Polyproteins”, J. Virol., 53, p. 899 (1985)). Thesegene products include pol, which encodes the virion RNA-dependent DNApolymerase (reverse transcriptase), an endonuclease, HIV protease, andgag, which encodes the core-proteins of the virion (H. Toh et al.,“Close Structural Resemblance Between Putative Polymerase of aDrosophila Transposable Genetic Element 17.6 and pol gene product ofMoloney Murine Leukemia Virus”, EMBO J., 4, p. 1267 (1985); L. H. Pearlet al., “A Structural Model for the Retroviral Proteases”, Nature, pp.329-351 (1987); M. D. Power et al., “Nucleotide Sequence of SRV-1, aType D Simian Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Retrovirus”, Science,231, p. 1567 (1986)).

A number of synthetic anti-viral agents have been designed to targetvarious stages in the replication cycle of HIV. These agents includecompounds which block viral binding to CD4⁺ T-lymphocytes (for example,soluble CD4), and compounds which interfere with viral replication byinhibiting viral reverse transcriptase (for example, didanosine andzidovudine (AZT)) and inhibit integration of viral DNA into cellular DNA(M. S. Hirsh and R. T. D'Aqulia, “Therapy for Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus Infection”, N. Eng. J. Med., 328, p. 1686 (1993)). However, suchagents, which are directed primarily to early stages of viralreplication, do not prevent the production of infectious virions inchronically infected cells. Furthermore, administration of some of theseagents in effective amounts has led to cell-toxicity and unwanted sideeffects, such as anemia and bone marrow suppression.

More recently, the focus of anti-viral drug design has been to createcompounds which inhibit the formation of infectious virions byinterfering with the processing of viral polyprotein precursors.Processing of these precursor proteins requires the action ofvirus-encoded proteases which are essential for replication (Kohl, N. E.et al. “Active HIV Protease is Required for Viral Infectivity” Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 85, p. 4686 (1988)). The anti-viral potential ofHIV protease inhibition has been demonstrated using peptidyl inhibitors.

More recently several small molecule protease inhibitors have becomeavailable for the treatment of HIV infections. Among these is thesulfonamide-containing molecule, Agenerase®. Agenerase® is described inU.S. Pat. No. 5,585,397. Other sulfonamide inhibitors of aspartylprotease are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,691,372, 5,510,388,5,521,219, 5,639,769, 5,714,605, 5,744,481, 5,786,483, 5,830,897 and5,843,946.

Because HIV-infected patients often develop resistance to particularprotease inhibitors, the need still exists for additional compounds thatcan effectively inhibit the action of aspartyl proteases, particularlyHIV protease, for use as agents for preventing and treating chronic andacute viral infections. WO 00/76961 discloses inhibitors of aspartylprotease, includingN-(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl-oxycarbonyl-,(4S,5R)-4-[4-(2-methylthiazolo-4-methyloxy)-benzyl]-5-i-butyl-[(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)sulfonyl]-aminomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-oxazolidine(also known as GW0385) which is currently under development for thetreatment of HIV infection. The compounds of the present invention mayserve as prodrugs of GW0385.

The present invention features compounds of formula (I)

wherein:

X is a C₁₋₅ alkylene chain, wherein said C₁₋₅ alkylene chain isoptionally substituted by one or more groups selected from ═O, ═N, —NH₂,and —C₁₋₈alkyl and wherein said C₁₋₅ alkylene chain optionally contains1-4 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen wherein suchheteroatom is optionally substituted with one or more groups selectedfrom hydrogen and C₁₋₈alkyl;

R¹ is amino, C₁₋₈alkyl, C₁₋₈alkoxy, —NR₂, —N(R²)₂, or heterocycleoptionally substituted with C₁₋₈alkyl;

R² is C₁₋₈alkyl or C₁₋₈alkoxy;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof.

The present invention also features compounds of formula (I) wherein—X—R¹ is selected from the group consisting of:

and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.

The term “alkyl”, alone or in combination with any other term, refers toa straight-chain or branched-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbonradical containing the specified number of carbon atoms. Examples ofalkyl radicals include, but are not limited to, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, isoamyl,n-hexyl and the like.

The term “alkylene chain” refers to a straight or branched hydrocarbonchain that may be fully saturated or have one or more units ofunsaturation. The unsaturation may occur in any stable point along thechain. The double bond(s) in the unsaturated alkylene chain may be ineither the cis or trans configuration.

The term “alkoxy” refers to an alkyl ether radical, wherein the term“alkyl” is defined above. Examples of suitable alkyl ether radicalsinclude, but are not limited to, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy,n-butoxy, isobutoxy, sec-butoxy, tert-butoxy and the like.

The term “heterocycle,” “heterocyclic,” and “heterocyclyl” as usedherein, refer to a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic heterocyclic ring or 8-to 11-membered bicyclic heterocyclic ring system any ring of which iseither saturated, partially saturated or unsaturated, and which may beoptionally benzofused if monocyclic. Each heterocycle consists of one ormore carbon atoms and from one to four heteroatoms selected from thegroup consisting of N, O and S, and wherein the nitrogen and sulfurheteroatoms may optionally be oxidized, and the nitrogen atom mayoptionally be quaternized, and including any bicyclic group in which anyof the above-defined heterocyclic rings is fused to a benzene ring. Theheterocyclic ring may be attached at any carbon or heteroatom, providedthat the attachment results in the creation of a stable structure.Preferred heterocycles include 5-7 membered monocyclic heterocycles and8-10 membered bicyclic heterocycles. When the heterocyclic ring hassubstituents, it is understood that the substituents may be attached toany atom in the ring, whether a heteroatom or a carbon atom, providedthat a stable chemical structure results. “Heteroaromatics” or“heteroaryl” are included within the heterocycles as defined above andgenerally refers to a heterocycle in which the ring system is anaromatic monocyclic or polycyclic ring radical containing five to twentycarbon atoms, preferably five to ten carbon atoms, in which one or morering carbons, preferably one to four, are each replaced by a heteroatomsuch as N, O, S and P. Preferred heteroaryl groups include 5-6 memberedmonocyclic heteroaryls and 8-10 membered bicyclic heteroaryls. Alsoincluded within the scope of the term “heterocycle, “heterocyclic” or“heterocyclyl” is a group in which a non-aromatic heteroatom-containingring is fused to one or more aromatic rings, such as in an indolinyl,chromanyl, phenanthridinyl or tetrahydro-quinolinyl, where the radicalor point of attachment is on the non-aromatic heteroatom-containingring. Unless otherwise indicated, the term “heterocycle, “heterocyclic”or “heterocyclyl” also included each possible positional isomer of aheterocyclic radical, such as in 1-indolinyl, 2-indolinyl, 3-indolinyl.Examples of heterocycles include imidazolyl, imidazolinoyl,imidazolidinyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, indolyl, indazolyl,indazolinolyl, perhydropyridazyl, pyridazyl, pyridyl, pyrrolyl,pyrrolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolyl, pyrazinyl, quinoxolyl, piperidinyl,pyranyl, pyrazolinyl, piperazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl,morpholinyl, thiamorpholinyl, furyl, thienyl, triazolyl, thiazolyl,carbolinyl, tetrazolyl, thiazolidinyl, benzofuranoyl, thiamorpholinylsulfone, oxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, oxopiperidinyl,oxopyrrolidinyl, oxoazepinyl, azepinyl, isoxozolyl, isothiazolyl,furazanyl, tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazoyl,dioxolyl, dioxinyl, oxathiolyl, benzodioxolyl, dithiolyl, thiophenyl,tetrahydrothiophenyl, sulfolanyl, dioxanyl, dioxolanyl,tetahydrofurodihydrofuranyl, tetrahydropyranodihydrofuranyl,dihydropyranyl, tetradyrofurofuranyl and tetrahydropyranofuranyl.

The term “heteroatom” means nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur and includes anyoxidized form of nitrogen, such as N(O) {N⁺—O⁻} and sulfur such as S(O)and S(O)₂, and the quaternized form of any basic nitrogen.

A combination of substituents or variables is permissible only if such acombination results in a stable or chemically feasible compound. Astable compound or chemically feasible compound is one in which thechemical structure is not substantially altered when kept at atemperature of 40° C. or less, in the absence of moisture or otherchemically reactive conditions, for at least a week.

Unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein are also meant toinclude all stereochemical forms of the structure, i.e., the R and Sconfigurations for each asymmetric center. Therefore, racemates andracemic mixtures, single enantiomers, diastereomeric mixtures andindividual diastereoisomers of the present compounds are expresslyincluded within the scope of the invention. Although the specificcompounds exemplified herein may be depicted in a particularstereochemical configuration, compounds having either the oppositestereochemistry at any given chiral center or mixtures thereof are alsoenvisioned.

Unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein are also meant toinclude compounds which differ only in the presence of one or moreisotopically enriched atoms. For example, compounds having the presentstructures except for the replacement of a hydrogen by a deuterium ortritium, or the replacement of a carbon by a ¹³C— or ¹⁴C-enriched carbonare also within the scope of this invention.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that certain compounds ofthis invention may exist in alternative tautomeric forms. All suchtautomeric forms of the present compounds are within the scope of theinvention. Unless otherwise indicated, the representation of eithertautomer is meant to include the other.

The term “pharmaceutically effective amount” refers to an amounteffective in treating a virus infection, for example an HIV infection,in a patient either as monotherapy or in combination with other agents.The term “treating” as used herein refers to the alleviation of symptomsof a particular disorder in a patient, or the improvement of anascertainable measurement associated with a particular disorder, and mayinclude the suppression of symptom recurrence in an asymptomatic patientsuch as a patient in whom a viral infection has become latent. The term“prophylactically effective amount” refers to an amount effective inpreventing a virus infection, for example an HIV infection, orpreventing the occurrence of symptoms of such an infection, in apatient. As used herein, the term “patient” refers to a mammal,including a human.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or adjuvant” refers to acarrier or adjuvant that may be administered to a patient, together witha compound of this invention, and which does not destroy thepharmacological activity thereof and is nontoxic when administered indoses sufficient to deliver a therapeutic amount of the antiviral agent.

The term “treatment” as used herein refers to the alleviation ofsymptoms of a particular disorder in a patient, or the improvement of anascertainable measurement associated with a particular disorder, and mayinclude the suppression of symptom recurrence in an asymptomatic patientsuch as a patient in whom a viral infection has become latent. Treatmentincludes prophylaxis which refers to preventing a disease or conditionor preventing the occurrence of symptoms of such a disease or condition,in a patient. As used herein, the term “patient” refers to a mammal,including a human.

As used herein, the term “subject” refers to a patient, animal or abiological sample. The term “biological sample”, as used herein,includes, without limitation, cell cultures or extracts thereof;preparations of an enzyme suitable for in vitro assay; biopsied materialobtained from a mammal or extracts thereof; and blood, saliva, urine,feces, semen, tears, or other body fluids or extracts thereof.

Throughout this specification, the word “comprise” or variations such as“comprises” or “comprising” will be understood to imply the inclusion ofa stated integer or groups of integers but not the exclusion of anyother integer or group of integers.

As used herein, the compounds according to the invention are defined toinclude pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof. A“pharmaceutically acceptable derivative” means any pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, ester, salt of an ester, ether, or other derivative ofa compound of this invention which, upon administration to a recipient,is capable of providing directly or indirectly a compound of thisinvention or an inhibitorily active metabolite or residue thereof.Particularly favored derivatives and prodrugs are those that increasethe bioavailability of the compounds of this invention when suchcompounds are administered to a mammal, for example, by allowing anorally administered compound to be more readily absorbed into the blood,or which enhance delivery of the parent compound to a biologicalcompartment, for example, the brain or lymphatic system, relative to theparent species.

The present invention further features compounds of formula (II)

wherein:

R³ is hydroxy, halogen, aminoC₁₋₈alkyl, heterocycle, heterocycleC₁₋₈alkyl, N(R⁴)R⁵, NHR⁵, NHR⁵, OR⁵, OR⁶R⁷, OC(O)R⁴, OC(O)R⁵, OC(O)R⁶,OC(O)R⁴NR⁴, OC(O)R⁴NHR⁴, OC(O)NR⁴OR⁴, OC(O)R⁴N(R⁴)R⁵, OC(O)R⁴NHC(O)OR⁴,OC(O)R⁴N(R⁴)C(O)OR⁴, OC(O)R⁴N(R⁵)R⁴OR⁴, OR⁴C(O)OH, OR⁴C(O)NHR⁷,OR⁶C(O)N(R⁴)R⁷, OR⁶OC(O)OH;

R⁴ is C₁₋₈alkyl;

R⁵ is C₁₋₈alkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituentsselecting from the group consisting of amino, ═NH, N₃, halogen, oxo,C₁₋₈alkoxy, heterocycle, heterocyclealkyl, or NHC(O)R⁴; each of whichmay be optionally substituted with C₁₋₈alkyl;

R⁶ is C₁₋₅ alkylene chain, wherein said C₁₋₅ alkylene chain isoptionally substituted by one or more groups selected from ═O, ═N, —NH₂,and —C₁₋₈alkyl and wherein said C₁₋₅ alkylene chain optionally contains1-4 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen wherein suchheteroatom is optionally substituted with one or more groups selectedfrom hydrogen and C₁₋₈alkyl;

R⁷ is heterocycle optionally substituted with C₁₋₈alkyl orheterocycleC₁₋₈alkyl;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof.

The present invention features a compound selected from the groupconsisting of:

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-methylglycinate;

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)glycinate;

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN,N-diethylglycinate;

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylmorpholin-4-ylacetate;

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN,N-bis(2-methoxyethyl)glycinate;

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-lysinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt;

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-leucinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt;

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methylglycinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt;

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]acetatebis-trifluoroacetic acid salt;

2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetate;

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{methyl[(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]amino}ethoxy)acetatetris-trifluoroacetic acid salt;

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-oxo-2-(1H-pyrazol-5-ylamino)ethoxy]acetate;

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl{2-oxo-2-[(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}acetate;

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl{2-oxo-2-[(thien-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}acetate;

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{2-[methyl(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)amino]-2-oxoethoxy}ethoxy)acetate;

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylN-[amino(imino)methyl]glycinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt;

1-{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl}pyridiniumchloride;

and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.

The compounds of the present invention can be readily prepared bytechniques known in the art. Schemes I and II illustrate generalsynthetic routes to the compounds of this invention.

Thus, the synthetic approaches illustrated in schemes I and II can bereadily extended to produce other compounds of the present invention.The above synthetic schemes are not intended to comprise a comprehensivelist of all means by which compounds described and claimed in thisapplication may be synthesized. Further methods will be evident to thoseof ordinary skill in the art.

Compounds of the present invention demonstrate advantageouspharmaceutical properties in that they have features which result inincreased solubility, for example, side chains that are either polar orthat enhance solubility through ease of salt formation.

Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds according to theinvention include those derived from pharmaceutically acceptableinorganic and organic acids and bases. Examples of suitable acidsinclude hydrochloric, hydrobromic, sulfuric, nitric, perchloric,fumaric, maleic, phosphoric, glycollic, lactic, salicyclic, succinic,toluene-p-sulfonic, tartaric, acetic, citric, methanesulfonic,ethanesulfonic, formic, benzoic, malonic, naphthalene-2-sulfonic andbenzenesulfonic acids. Other acids, such as oxalic, while not inthemselves pharmaceutically acceptable, may be employed in thepreparation of salts useful as intermediates in obtaining the compoundsof the invention and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid additionsalts. Salts derived from appropriate bases include alkali metal (e.g.sodium), alkaline earth metal (e.g., magnesium), ammonium, NW₄ ⁺(wherein W is C₁₋₄ alkyl) and other amine salts. Physiologicallyacceptable salts of a hydrogen atom or an amino group include salts ororganic carboxylic acids such as acetic, lactic, tartaric, malic,isethionic, lactobionic and succinic acids; organic sulfonic acids suchas methanesulfonic, ethanesulfonic, benzenesulfonic andp-toluenesulfonic acids and inorganic acids such as hydrochloric,sulfuric, phosphoric and sulfamic acids. Physiologically acceptablesalts of a compound with a hydroxy group include the anion of saidcompound in combination with a suitable cation such as Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, andNW₄ ⁺ (wherein W is a C₁₋₄alkyl group). Preferred salts include sodium,calcium, potassium, magnesium, choline, meglumine, hydrochloride, andquaternary ammonium. The invention features pharmaceutically acceptablesalts of the compounds of formula (I) and (II).

Other compounds of this invention may be prepared by one skilled in theart following the teachings of the specification coupled with knowledgein the art using reagents that are readily synthesized or commerciallyavailable.

Any reference to any of the above compounds also includes a reference toa pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Salts of the compounds of the present invention may be made by methodsknown to a person skilled in the art. For example, treatment of acompound of the present invention with an appropriate base or acid in anappropriate solvent will yield the corresponding salt.

Esters of the compounds of the present invention are independentlyselected from the following groups: (1) carboxylic acid esters obtainedby esterification of the hydroxy groups, in which the non-carbonylmoiety of the carboxylic acid portion of the ester grouping is selectedfrom straight or branched chain alkyl (for example, acetyl, n-propyl,t-butyl, or n-butyl), alkoxyalkyl (for example, methoxymethyl), aralkyl(for example, benzyl), aryloxyalkyl (for example, phenoxymethyl), aryl(for example, phenyl optionally substituted by, for example, halogen,C₁₋₄alkyl, or C₁₋₄alkoxy or amino); (2) sulfonate esters, such as alkyl-or aralkylsulfonyl (for example, methanesulfonyl); (3) amino acid esters(for example, L-valyl or L-isoleucyl); (4) phosphonate esters and (5)mono-, di- or triphosphate esters. The phosphate esters may be furtheresterified by, for example, a C₁₋₂₀ alcohol or reactive derivativethereof, or by a 2,3-di(C₆₋₂₄)acyl glycerol.

In such esters, unless otherwise specified, any alkyl moiety presentadvantageously contains from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, particularly from 1to 6 carbon atoms, more particularly from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Anycycloalkyl moiety present in such esters advantageously contains from 3to 6 carbon atoms. Any aryl moiety present in such esters advantageouslycomprises a phenyl group.

Ethers of the compounds of the present invention include, but are notlimited to methyl, ethyl, butyl and the like.

A combination of substituents or variables is permissible only if such acombination results in a stable or chemically feasible compound. Astable compound or chemically feasible compound is one in which thechemical structure is not substantially altered when kept at atemperature of 40° C. or less, in the absence of moisture or otherchemically reactive conditions, for at least a week.

Compounds of the present invention are useful as prodrugs of HIVprotease inhibitors. One aspect of the instant invention relates tomethods of treating or preventing viral infection, for example an HIVinfection, in a biological sample comprising contacting the biologicalsample with compounds of formula (I) or (II) or pharmaceuticallyacceptable derivatives thereof. Another aspect of the instant inventionrelates to methods of treating or preventing viral infection, forexample, an HIV infection, in a patient comprising administering to thepatient a therapeutically effective amount of compounds of formula (I)or (II) or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.

The compounds according to the invention are particularly suited to thetreatment or prophylaxis of HIV infections and associated conditions.Reference herein to treatment extends to prophylaxis as well as thetreatment of established infections, symptoms, and associated clinicalconditions such as AIDS related complex (ARC), Kaposi's sarcoma, andAIDS dementia.

The compounds of the present invention may exhibit advantages overpreviously disclosed protease inhibitors, for example increased potency,metabolic stability, increased therapeutic index, or otherpharmaceutical properties.

According to one embodiment of the invention, compounds of formula (I)or (II) or salts thereof may be formulated into compositions. In apreferred embodiment, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition,which comprises a compound of formula (I) or (II) and pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle. In one embodiment, thecomposition comprises an amount of a compound of the present inventioneffective to treat or prevent viral infection, for example an HIVinfection, in a biological sample or in a patient. In anotherembodiment, compounds of this invention and pharmaceutical compositionsthereof, which comprise an amount of a compound of the presentinnovation effective to inhibit viral replication or to treat or preventa viral infection or disease or disorder, for example an HIV infection,and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle, may beformulated for administration to a patient, for example, for oraladministration.

The present invention features compounds according to the invention foruse in medical therapy, for example for the treatment or prophylaxis ofa viral infection, for example an HIV infection and associatedconditions. The compounds according to the invention are especiallyuseful for the treatment of AIDS and related clinical conditions such asAIDS related complex (ARC), progressive generalized lymphadenopathy(PGL), Kaposi's sarcoma, thromobocytopenic purpura, AIDS-relatedneurological conditions such as AIDS dementia complex, multiplesclerosis or tropical paraperesis, anti-HIV antibody-positive andHIV-positive conditions, including such conditions in asymptomaticpatients.

According to another aspect, the present invention provides a method forthe treatment or prevention of the symptoms or effects of a viralinfection in an infected patient, for example, a mammal including ahuman, which comprises administering to said patient a pharmaceuticallyeffective amount of a compound according to the invention. According toone aspect of the invention, the viral infection is a retroviralinfection, in particular an HIV infection.

The present invention further includes the use of a compound accordingto the invention in the manufacture of a medicament for administrationto a subject for the treatment of a viral infection, in particular andHIV infection.

The compounds according to the invention may also be used in adjuvanttherapy in the treatment of HIV infections or HIV-associated symptoms oreffects, for example Kaposi's sarcoma.

The present invention further provides a method for the treatment of aclinical condition in a patient, for example, a mammal including a humanwhich clinical condition includes those which have been discussedhereinbefore, which comprises treating said patient with apharmaceutically effective amount of a compound according to theinvention. The present invention also includes a method for thetreatment or prophylaxis of any of the aforementioned diseases orconditions.

Reference herein to treatment extends to prophylaxis as well as thetreatment of established conditions, disorders and infections, symptomsthereof, and associated. The above compounds according to the inventionand their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives may be employed incombination with other therapeutic agents for the treatment of the aboveinfections or conditions. Combination therapies according to the presentinvention comprise the administration of a compound of the presentinvention or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof andanother pharmaceutically active agent. The active ingredient(s) andpharmaceutically active agents may be administered simultaneously (i.e.,concurrently) in either the same or different pharmaceuticalcompositions or sequentially in any order. The amounts of the activeingredient(s) and pharmaceutically active agent(s) and the relativetimings of administration will be selected in order to achieve thedesired combined therapeutic effect.

Examples of such therapeutic agents include, but are not limited to,agents that are effective for the treatment of viral infections orassociated conditions. Among these agents are(1-alpha,2-beta,3-alpha)-9-[2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]guanine[(−)BHCG, SQ-34514, lobucavir]; 9-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)2-oxetanosyl]adenine (oxetanocin-G); acyclic nucleosides, forexample acyclovir, valaciclovir, famciclovir, ganciclovir, andpenciclovir; acyclic nucleoside phosphonates, for example(S)-1-(3-hydroxy-2-phosphonyl-methoxypropyl)cytosine (HPMPC),[[[2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethoxy]methyl]phosphinylidene]bis(oxymethylene)-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid (bis-POM PMEA, adefovir dipivoxil),[[(1R)-2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-1-methylethoxy]methyl]phosphonic acid(tenofovir), and(R)-[[2-(6-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-1-methylethoxy]methyl]phosphonic acidbis-(isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl)ester (bis-POC-PMPA); ribonucleotidereductase inhibitors, for example 2-acetylpyridine5-[(2-chloroanilino)thiocarbonyl)thiocarbonohydrazone and hydroxyurea;nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, for example3′-azido-3′-deoxythymidine (AZT, zidovudine), 2′,3′-dideoxycytidine(ddC, zalcitabine), 2′,3′-dideoxyadenosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyinosine (ddI,didanosine), 2′,3′-didehydrothymidine (d4T, stavudine),(−)-beta-D-2,6-diaminopurine dioxolane (DAPD),3′-azido-2′,3′-dideoxythymidine-5′-H-phosphophonate (phosphonovir),2′-deoxy-5-iodo-uridine (idoxuridine),(−)-cis-1-(2-hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolane5-yl)-cytosine (lamivudine),cis-1-(2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-5-fluorocytosine (FTC),3′-deoxy-3′-fluorothymidine, 5-chloro-2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-fluorouridine,(−)-cis-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclo-propylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclopentene-1-methanol(abacavir), 9-[4-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)but-1-yl]-guanine (H2G),ABT-606 (2HM-H2G) and ribavirin; protease inhibitors, for exampleindinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, amprenavir, saquinavir, fosamprenavir,(R)—N-tert-butyl-3-[(2S,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-N—[(R)-2-N-(isoquinolin-5-yloxyacetyl)amino-3-methylthio-propanoyl]amino-4-phenylbutanoyl]-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxamide(KNI-272),4R-(4alpha,5alpha,6beta)]-1,3-bis[(3-aminophenyl)methyl]hexahydro-5,6-dihydroxy-4,7-bis(phenylmethyl)-2H-1,3-diazepin-2-onedimethanesulfonate (mozenavir),3-[1-[3-[2-(5-trifluoromethylpyridinyl)-sulfonylamino]phenyl]propyl]-4-hydroxy-6alpha-phenethyl-6beta-propyl-5,6-dihydro-2-pyranone(tipranavir),N′-[2(S)-Hydroxy-3(S)—[N-(methoxycarbonyl)-1-tert-leucylamino]-4-phenylbutyl-N^(alpha)-(methoxycarbonyl)-N′-[4-(2-pyridyl)benzyl]-L-tert-leucylhydrazide(BMS-232632),3-(2(S)-Hydroxy-3(S)-(3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzamido)-4-phenylbutanoyl)-5,5-dimethyl-N-(2-methylbenzyl)thiazolidine-4(R)-carboxamide(AG-1776),N-(2(R)-hydroxy-1(S)-indanyl)-2(R)-phenyl-methyl-4(S)-hydroxy-5-(1-(1-(4-benzo[b]furanylmethyl)-2(S)-N′-(tert-butylcarboxamido)piperazinyl)pentanamide (MK-944A); interferons such asα-interferon; renal excretion inhibitors such as probenecid; nucleosidetransport inhibitors such as dipyridamole, pentoxifylline,N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Procysteine, α-trichosanthin, phosphonoformicacid; as well as immunomodulators such as interleukin II or thymosin,granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factors, erythropoetin,soluble CD₄ and genetically engineered derivatives thereof;non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), for examplenevirapine (BI-RG-587),alpha-((2-acetyl-5-methylphenyl)amino)-2,6-dichloro-benzeneacetamide(loviride), 1-[3-(isopropylamino)-2-pyridyl]-4-[5-(methanesulfonamido)-1H-indol-2-ylcarbonyl]piperazinemonomethanesulfonate (delavirdine),(10R,11S,12S)-12-Hydroxy-6,6,10,11-tetramethyl-4-propyl-11,12-dihydro-2H,6H,10H-benzo(1,2-b:3,4-b′:5,6-b″)tripyran-2-one((+) calanolide A), (4S)-6-Chloro-4-[1E)-cyclopropylethenyl)-3,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2(1H)-quinazolinone (DPC-083),(S)-6-chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one(efavirenz, DMP 266), 1-(ethoxymethyl)-5-(1-methylethyl)-6-(phenylmethyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione(MKC-442), and 5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)thio-4-isopropyl-1-(4-pyridyl)methyl-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethylcarbamate (capravirine); glycoprotein 120 antagonists, for examplePRO-2000, PRO-542 and 1,4-bis[3-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)carbonylamino]-2-oxo-5,8-disodiumsulfanyl]naphthalyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl-1,4-dihydrazone(FP-21399); cytokine antagonists, for example reticulose (Product-R),1,1′-azobis-formamide (ADA),1,11-(1,4-phenylenebis(methylene))bis-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecaneoctahydrochloride (AMD-3100); integrase inhibitors; and fusioninhibitors, for example T-20 and T-1249.

The present invention further includes the use of a compound accordingto the invention in the manufacture of a medicament for simultaneous orsequential administration with at least another therapeutic agent, suchas those defined hereinbefore.

Compounds of the present invention may be administered with an agentknown to inhibit or reduce the metabolism of compounds, for exampleritonavir. Accordingly, the present invention features a method for thetreatment or prophylaxis of a disease as hereinbefore described byadministration of a compound of the present invention in combinationwith a metabolic inhibitor. Such combination may be administeredsimultaneously or sequentially.

In general a suitable dose for each of the above-mentioned conditionswill be in the range of 0.01 to 250 mg per kilogram body weight of therecipient (e.g. a human) per day, preferably in the range of 0.1 to 100mg per kilogram body weight per day and most preferably in the range 0.5to 30 mg per kilogram body weight per day and particularly in the range1.0 to 20 mg per kilogram body weight per day. Unless otherwiseindicated, all weights of active ingredient are calculated as the parentcompound of formula (I) or (II); for salts or esters thereof, theweights would be increased proportionally. The desired dose may bepresented as one, two, three, four, five, six or more sub-dosesadministered at appropriate intervals throughout the day. In some casesthe desired dose may be given on alternative days. These sub-doses maybe administered in unit dosage forms, for example, containing 10 to 1000mg or 50 to 500 mg, preferably 20 to 500 mg, and most preferably 50 to400 mg of active ingredient per unit dosage form.

While it is possible for the active ingredient to be administered alone,it is preferable to present it as a pharmaceutical composition. Thecompositions of the present invention comprise at least one activeingredient, as defined above, together with one or more acceptablecarriers thereof and optionally other therapeutic agents. Each carriermust be acceptable in the sense of being compatible with the otheringredients of the composition and not injurious to the patient.

Pharmaceutical compositions include those suitable for oral, rectal,nasal, topical (including transdermal, buccal and sublingual), vaginalor parenteral (including subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous,intradermal, and intravitreal) administration. The compositions mayconveniently be presented in unit dosage form and may be prepared by anymethods well known in the art of pharmacy. Such methods represent afurther feature of the present invention and include the step ofbringing into association the active ingredients with the carrier, whichconstitutes one or more accessory ingredients. In general, thecompositions are prepared by uniformly and intimately bringing intoassociation the active ingredients with liquid carriers or finelydivided solid carriers or both, and then if necessary shaping theproduct.

The present invention further includes a pharmaceutical composition ashereinbefore defined wherein a compound of the present invention or apharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof and another therapeuticagent are presented separately from one another as a kit of parts.

Compositions suitable for transdermal administration may be presented asdiscrete patches adapted to remain in intimate contact with theepidermis of the recipient for a prolonged period of time. Such patchessuitably contain the active compound 1) in an optionally buffered,aqueous solution or 2) dissolved and/or dispersed in an adhesive or 3)dispersed in a polymer. A suitable concentration of the active compoundis about 1% to 25%, preferably about 3% to 15%. As one particularpossibility, the active compound may be delivered from the patch byelectrotransport or iontophoresis as generally described inPharmaceutical Research 3(6), 318 (1986).

Pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention suitable for oraladministration may be presented as discrete units such as capsules,caplets, cachets or tablets each containing a predetermined amount ofthe active ingredients; as a powder or granules; as a solution or asuspension in an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid; or as an oil-in-waterliquid emulsion or a water-in-oil liquid emulsion. The active ingredientmay also be presented as a bolus, electuary or paste.

A tablet may be made by compression or molding, optionally with one ormore accessory ingredients. Compressed tablets may be prepared bycompressing in a suitable machine the active ingredients in afree-flowing form such as a powder or granules, optionally mixed with abinder (e.g. povidone, gelatin, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose),lubricant, inert diluent, preservative, disintegrant (e.g. sodium starchglycollate, cross-linked povidone, cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose) surface-active or dispersing agent. Molded tablets may bemade by molding a mixture of the powdered compound moistened with aninert liquid diluent in a suitable machine. The tablets may optionallybe coated or scored and may be formulated so as to provide slow orcontrolled release of the active ingredients therein using, for example,hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose in varying proportions to provide thedesired release profile. Tablets may optionally be provided with anenteric coating, to provide release in parts of the gut other than thestomach.

Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for topical administration in themouth include lozenges comprising the active ingredients in a flavoredbase, usually sucrose and acacia or tragacanth; pastilles comprising theactive ingredient in an inert basis such as gelatin and glycerin, orsucrose and acacia; and mouthwashes comprising the active ingredient ina suitable liquid carrier.

Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for vaginal administration may bepresented as pessaries, tampons, creams, gels, pastes, foams or spray.Pharmaceutical compositions may contain in addition to the activeingredient such carriers as are known in the art to be appropriate.

Pharmaceutical compositions for rectal administration may be presentedas a suppository with a suitable carrier comprising, for example, cocoabutter or a salicylate or other materials commonly used in the art. Thesuppositories may be conveniently formed by admixture of the activecombination with the softened or melted carrier(s) followed by chillingand shaping in molds.

Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for parenteral administrationinclude aqueous and nonaqueous isotonic sterile injection solutionswhich may contain anti-oxidants, buffers, bacteriostats and soluteswhich render the pharmaceutical composition isotonic with the blood ofthe intended recipient; and aqueous and non-aqueous sterile suspensionswhich may include suspending agents and thickening agents; and liposomesor other microparticulate systems which are designed to target thecompound to blood components or one or more organs. The pharmaceuticalcompositions may be presented in unit-dose or multi-dose sealedcontainers, for example, ampoules and vials, and may be stored in afreeze-dried (lyophilized) condition requiring only the addition of thesterile liquid carrier, for example water for injection, immediatelyprior to use. Extemporaneous injection solutions and suspensions may beprepared from sterile powders, granules and tablets of the kindpreviously described.

Unit dosage pharmaceutical compositions include those containing a dailydose or daily subdose of the active ingredients, as hereinbeforerecited, or an appropriate fraction thereof.

It should be understood that in addition to the ingredients particularlymentioned above the pharmaceutical compositions of this invention mayinclude other agents conventional in the art having regard to the typeof pharmaceutical composition in question, for example, those suitablefor oral administration may include such further agents as sweeteners,thickeners and flavoring agents.

The compounds of the present invention may be prepared according to thefollowing reactions schemes and examples, or modifications thereof usingreadily available starting materials, reagents and conventionalsynthesis procedures.

EXAMPLE 12-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-methylglycinate

Example 1, Step 1(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate

To a solution of(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]-2-hydroxy-1-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]benzyl}propylcarbamate(10.3 g, 14.6 mmol, see patent WO 2000076961 for preparation) and4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (5.78 g, 47.3 mmol) in dichloromethane (260mL) was added chloroacetyl chloride (3.50 mL, 43.7 mmol) dropwise over15 minutes. The reaction mixture was stirred for 4 hours, then washedwith 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was washed withdichloromethane. The organic layers were combined and washed with water,saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and saturated aqueous sodiumchloride. The solution was dried over magnesium sulfate and concentratedto a tan foam. Column chromatography on silica gel eluting with 5:4:1ethyl acetate:hexane:triethylamine, then 6:3:1 ethylacetate:hexane:triethylamine afforded(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate as an off-white solid (9.64 g, 85%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.35-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.12 (m, 4H), 6.92-6.87 (m, 3H), 6.08(s, 2H), 5.63 (d, 1H), 5.24-5.21 (m, 1H), 5.10 (s, 2H), 5.05-5.01 (m,1H), 4.94-4.91 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.19 (m, 1H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 3.99-3.95 (m1H), 3.83-3.62 (m, 3H), 3.51-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.22-3.16 (m, 1H), 3.05-2.88(m, 3H), 2.83-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.74 (s, 3H), 2.69-2.63 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.85(m, 1H), 1.59-1.54 (m, 1H), 0.84 (d, 6H). APCI-LCMS m/z 780 (M+H).

Example 1, Step 22-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanoate

A solution of 4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)butyric acid (2.08 g, 10.3mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofaran (60 mL) was treated with potassiumt-butoxide (0.7 mL, 1.0 M in t-butanol). After stirring for 1.5 hours,the reaction was concentrated. Hexane was added and the mixture wasconcentrated again. To the resulting solid was added(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate (2.00 g, 2.56 mmol) and N,N-dimethylformamide (50 mL). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, then diluted withwater and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washedwith water and saturated aqueous sodium chloride. After drying overmagnesium sulfate, the solution was concentrated to a gold oil whichsolidified upon standing. Column chromatography on silica gel elutingwith 97:3 chloroform:2M ammonia/methanol afforded a cream colored solidwhich contained a large quantity of N,N-dimethylformamide by ¹H NMR.This solid was dissolved in dichloromethane and washed with water (2×)and saturated aqueous sodium chloride, then dried over magnesium sulfateand concentrated to afford2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanoate (2.17 g, 89%) as an off-whitesolid.

¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.38-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.14 (m, 4H),6.94-6.88 (m, 3H), 6.10 (s, 2H), 5.65 (d, 1H), 5.31 (s, 1H), 5.28 (m,1H), 5.12 (s, 2H), 5.07-5.00 (m, 2H), 4.73 (m, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 4.20(m, 1H), 4.00-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.65 (m, 3H), 3.49-3.43 (m, 1H),3.22-3.17 (m, 3H), 3.07-2.78 (m, 4H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.68-2.60 (m, 1H),2.50 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.83 (m, 3H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 0.86 (d, 6H). ES-LCMS m/z947 (M+H).

Example 1, Step 3(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylhydroxyacetate

A solution of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanoate (2.17 g, 22.9 mmol) indichloromethane (25 mL) was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (10 mL)and stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated. Additional dichloromethane was added and concentrated (5×)to a gold oil. The oil was redissolved in dichloromethane and stirredwith 10% aqueous potassium carbonate for 3 h, then dried over magnesiumsulfate and concentrated. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel eluting with 97:3 chloroform:2Mammonia/methanol to afford(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylhydroxyacetate as an off-white foam (1.80 g, quantitative yield). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.51-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.15-7.09 (m,3H), 6.91-6.88 (m, 2H), 6.18 (s, 2H), 5.50 (d, 1H), 5.34 (broad s, 1H),5.13-5.10 (m, 1H), 5.02 (s, 2H), 4.89-4.83 (m, 1H), 4.06-3.82 (m, 3H),3.71-3.38 (m, 5H), 3.19-3.07 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.67 (m, 5H), 2.64 (s, 3H),1.85-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.35-1.28 (m, 1H), 1.13-1.07 (m, 1H), 0.80 (d, 6H).ES-LCMS m/z 762 (M+H).

Example 1, Step 42-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylchloroacetate

To a solution of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylhydroxyacetate (0.86 g, 1.1 mmol) and 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (0.41 g,3.4 mmol) in dichloromethane (17 mL) was added chloroacetyl chloride(0.25 mL, 3.1 mmol) dropwise over 1 minute. The reaction mixture wasstirred for 0.5 hours, then diluted with water and 1N aqueoushydrochloric acid. The mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (2×).The organic layers were combined and washed with water and saturatedaqueous sodium chloride. The solution was dried over magnesium sulfate,concentrated and triturated with diethyl ether to afford2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylchloroacetate as an off-white solid (0.80 g, 84%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.34-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.12 (m, 4H), 6.91-6.86 (m, 3H), 6.07(s, 2H), 5.62 (d, 1H), 5.27-5.25 (m, 1H), 5.10 (s, 2H), 5.01-4.96 (m,2H), 4.72-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.20 (s, 2H), 4.18-4.16 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.94 (m,1H), 3.82-3.65 (m, 3H), 3.44-3.39 (m, 1H), 3.24-3.18 (m, 1H), 3.03-2.98(m, 1H), 2.93-2.77 (m, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 2.66-2.60 (m, 1H), 1.87-1.83(m, 1H), 1.59-1.53 (m, 1H), 1.41-1.35 (m, 1H), 0.85-0.82 (m, 6H).APCI-LCMS m/z 838 (M+H).

Example 1, Step 52-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-methylglycinate

A solution of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylchloroacetate (62 mg, 0.074 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) wastreated with N-(2-methoxyethyl)methylamine (22 μL, 0.22 mmol). Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours, thendiluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×). The organiclayers were combined and washed with saturated aqueous sodium chloride,dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel eluting with 97:3chloroform:2M ammonia/methanol to afford2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-methylglycinate as a waxy solid. Lyophilizationfrom acetonitrile and water produced a white solid (43 mg, 65%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.50-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.13-7.07 (m,3H), 6.89-6.87 (m, 2H), 6.16 (s, 2H), 5.48 (d, 1H), 5.11-5.09 (m, 1H),5.01 (s, 2H), 4.87-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.70-4.58 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.81 (m, 2H),3.68-3.49 (m, 4H), 3.40-3.37 (m, 4H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 1H),2.91-2.65 (m, 7H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.83-1.76 (m, 1H),1.33-1.27 (m, 1H), 1.10-1.05 (m, 1H), 0.83-0.78 (m, 6H). APCI-LCMS m/z891 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 22-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)glycinate

In a similar manner as described in example 1, step 5, from2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylchloroacetate (158 mg, 0.188 mmol) and 2-(2-methylaminoethyl)pyridine(78 μL, 0.56 mmol) was obtained2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)glycinate (74 mg, 42%) as a white solid,except that a gradient from 5 to 40% isopropanol in chloroform was usedfor the chromatographic purification. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.49-8.47 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.54-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.30 (m,3H), 7.23-7.11 (m, 4H), 6.94-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.20 (s, 2H), 5.53 (d, 1H),5.15-5.13 (m, 1H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 4.93-4.86 (m, 1H), 4.77-4.63 (m, 2H),3.92-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.42 (m, 6H), 3.21-3.13 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.70 (m,8H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 2.45 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.86-1.82 (m, 1H),1.39-1.09 (m, 2H), 0.85-0.81 (m, 6H). APCI-LCMS m/z 938 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 32-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN,N-diethylglycinate

In a similar manner as described in example 1, step 5, from2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylchloroacetate (128 mg, 0.150 mmol) and diethylamine (47 μL, 0.46 mmol)was obtained2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN,N-diethylglycinate (96 mg, 72%) as a white solid, except that agradient from 5 to 10% isopropanol in chloroform was used for thechromatographic purification. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.49-7.43 (m,2H), 7.33-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.26 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.06 (m, 3H), 6.88-6.86 (m,2H), 6.15 (s, 2H), 5.47 (d, 1H), 5.10-5.09 (m, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H),4.86-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.63-4.61 (m, 1H), 3.90-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.68-3.64 (m,1H), 3.58-3.48 (m, 3H), 3.38-3.20 (m, 4H, overlapping water signal),3.15-3.08 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.64 (m, 5H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 2.59-2.51 (m, 4H),2.42-2.41 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.77 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.26 (m, 1H), 1.09-1.04 (m,1H), 0.96-0.92 (m, 3H), 0.79-0.77 (m, 6H). APCI-LCMS m/z 875 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 42-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylmorpholin-4-ylacetate

In a similar manner as described in example 1, step 5, from2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylchloroacetate (128 mg, 0.150 mmol) and morpholine (40 μL, 0.46 mmol) wasobtained2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylmorpholin-4-ylacetate (118 mg, 87%) as a white solid, except that 5%isopropanol in chloroform was used for the chromatographic purification.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.49-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.27 (m, 2H),7.12-7.06 (m, 3H), 6.89-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.15 (s, 2H), 5.47 (d, 1H),5.11-5.07 (m, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.86-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.70-4.59 (m, 2H),3.90-3.81 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.49 (m, 6H), 3.40-3.25 (m,5H, overlapping water signal), 3.20-3.09 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.64 (m, 5H),2.62 (s, 3H), 2.57-2.40 (m, 2H, overlapping dimethylsulfoxide signal),1.82-1.75 (m, 1H), 1.32-1.21 (m, 1H), 1.09-1.05 (m, 1H), 0.79-0.77 (m,6H), ES-LCMS m/z 889 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 52-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN,N-bis(2-methoxyethyl)glycinate

In a similar manner as described in example 1, step 5, from2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylchloroacetate (128 mg, 0.150 mmol) and bis(2-methoxyethyl)amine (68 μL,0.46 mmol) was obtained2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN,N-bis(2-methoxyethyl)glycinate (120 mg, 84%) as a white solid, exceptthat 5% isopropanol in chloroform was used for the chromatographicpurification. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.49-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.26(m, 2H), 7.12-7.06 (m, 3H), 6.91-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.15 (s, 2H), 5.47 (d,1H), 5.10-5.07 (m, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.86-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.68-4.56 (m,2H), 3.90-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.48 (m, 4H), 3.40-3.25(m, 6H, overlapping water signal), 3.17 (m, 5H), 3.14-3.08 (m, 1H),2.90-2.81 (m, 3H), 2.77 (m, 4H), 2.71-2.64 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H),2.44-2.40 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.75 (m, 1H), 1.34-1.24 (m, 1H), 1.09-1.04 (m,1H), 0.82-0.77 (m, 6H). ES-LCMS m/z 935 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 62-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-lysinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt

Example 6, Step 12-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN²,N⁶-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysinate

A solution of 0.100 g (0.128 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate (see example 1, step 1) and 0.202 g (0.384 mmol) ofN²,N⁶-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysine dicyclohexylamine salt in 4 mLof anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide was heated to 100° C. with stirring.After 2 hours the solution was cooled to room temperature and dilutedwith ethyl acetate. The resulting solution was washed with saturatedaqueous sodium chloride (4×), dried over magnesium sulfate, andconcentrated to dryness at reduced pressure. The crude residue waspurified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 95:5dichloromethane/methanol) to afford 93 mg (66%) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN²,N⁶-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysinate as a white foam. ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38 (dd, 1H), 7.27-7.11 (m, 4H), 7.02-6.83 (m, 3H), 6.12(s, 2H), 5.68 (d, 1H), 5.53-4.92 (m, 7H), 4.83-4.52 (m, 3H), 4.41 (m,1H), 4.20 (m, 1H), 4.00 (dd, 1H), 3.92-3.63 (m, 4H), 3.56-3.38 (m, 1H),3.38-2.43 (m, 11H), 2.05-1.04 (m, 25H), 0.97-0.75 (m, 6H).

Example 6, Step 22-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-lysinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt

A solution of 93 mg (0.085 mmol) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN²,N⁶-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-lysinate in 10 mL of 1:1trifluoroacetic acid/dicloromethane was stirred at room temperature.After 1.5 hours analysis of the solution by LCMS indicated the reactionto be complete. The solution was concentrated to dryness at reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in 6:4 water/acetonitrile, frozen,and lyophilized to afford 93 mg (89%) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-lysinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt as a light tan powder. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.60-8.41 (m, 3H), 7.74 (br s, 3H), 7.58-7.48 (m,2H), 7.39-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.17-7.06 (m, 3H), 6.92 (d, 2H), 6.18 (s, 2H),5.52 (d, 1H), 5.17 (m, 1H), 4.98-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.77 (d, 1H), 4.32-4.00(m, 4H), 3.92-3.78 (m, 2H), 3.70 (t, 1H), 3.62-3.47 (m, 3H), 3.38 (d,1H), 3.20(dd, 1H), 2.95-2.67 (m, 5H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 1.91-1.66 (m, 3H),1.62-1.04 (m, 4H), 0.80 (d, 6H). ¹⁹F NMR (282 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ −74.6 ppm.ES-LCMS m/z 890 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 72-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-leucinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt

Example 7, Step 12-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-leucinate

A solution of 0.128 g (0.512 mmol) of N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-leucinemonohydrate (Bachem) in 10 mL of tetrahydrofuran was treated with 0.384mL (0.384 mmol) of 1M potassium t-butoxide/t-butanol. A gelatinousprecipitate resulted which was concentrated to dryness at reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in 3 mL of anhydrousN,N-dimethylformamide and the solution added to 0.100 g (0.128 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate (see example 1, step 1). The resulting solution was heatedto 70° C. with stirring. After 3 hours analysis by LCMS indicated thereaction to be complete. The mixture was cooled to room temperature anddiluted with ethyl acetate. The resulting solution was washed withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (2×), saturated aqueous sodiumchloride (2×), dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated to drynessat reduced pressure. The crude material was subjected to flashchromatography (silica gel, 95:5 dichloromethane/methanol) to afford 97mg (78%) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-leucinate as a white foam. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.33 (dd, 1H), 7.19-7.08 (m, 4H), 6.92-6.83 (m, 3H), 6.04 (s,2H), 5.62 (d, 1H), 5.29 (m, 1H), 5.16-5.04 (m, 3H), 5.03-4.96 (m, 2H),4.68 (d, 1H), 4.58 (d, 1H), 4.38 (m, 1H), 4.13 (m, 1H), 3.93 (dd, 1H),3.80 (t, 1H), 3.76-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.43 (dd, 1H), 3.18 (dd, 1H), 3.04-2.72(m, 4H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.62 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.66 (m, 3H), 1.62-1.48 (m,2H), 1.45-1.34 (m, 10H), 0.93 (d, 6H), 0.83 (m, 6H).

Example 7, Step 22-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-leucinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt

A solution of 97 mg (0.099 mmol) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L-leucinate in 10 mL of 1:1 trifluoroaceticacid/dichloromethane was stirred at room temperature. After 2 hoursanalysis of the solution by LCMS indicated the reaction to be complete.The solution was concentrated to dryness at reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in 6:4 water/acetonitrile, frozen, and lyophilizedto afford 0.110 g (90%) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-leucinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt as a fluffy white solid. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.57-8.33 (m, 3H), 7.59-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.25(m, 2H), 7.18-7.07 (m, 3H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 6.18 (s, 2H), 5.50 (d, 1H),5.21-4.63 (m, 7H), 4.16 (br s, 1H), 3.96-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.48 (m,3H), 3.39 (d, 1H), 3.19 (dd, 1H), 2.94-2.59 (m, 6H), 2.45 (m, 1H),1.90-1.58 (m, 4H), 1.38-1.19 (m, 1H), 1.10 (dd, 1H), 0.91 (d, 6H), 0.80(d, 6H).). ¹⁹F NMR (282 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ −75.2 ppm. APCI-LCMS m/z 875(M+H).

EXAMPLE 82-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutylamino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methylglycinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt

Example 8, Step 12-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methylglycinate

A solution of 97 mg (0.51 mmol) N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methylglycine(Bachem) in 10 mL of tetrahydrofuran was treated with 0.384 mL (0.384mmol) of 1M potassium t-butoxide/t-butanol. A gelatinous precipitateresulted which was concentrated to dryness at reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in 3 mL of anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide and thesolution added to 0.100 g (0.128 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate (see example 1, step 1). The resulting solution was heatedto 70° C. with stirring. After 3 hours analysis by LCMS indicated thereaction to be complete. The mixture was cooled to room temperature anddiluted with ethyl acetate. The resulting solution was washed withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (2×), saturated aqueous sodiumchloride (2×), dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated to drynessat reduced pressure. The crude material was subjected to flashchromatography (silica gel, 95:5 dichloromethane/methanol) to afford0.106 g (89%) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methylglycinate as a white foam. ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.33 (dd, 1H), 7.20-7.08 (m, 4H), 6.95-6.82 (m, 3H), 6.07(s, 2H), 5.61 (d, 1H), 5.23 (br s, 1H), 5.17-4.94 (m, 3H), 4.72-4.60 (m,2H), 4.18 (m, 1H), 4.08-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.60 (m, 3H), 3.47 (m, 1H),3.18 (m, 1H), 3.07-2.56 (m, 13H), 1.95-1.20 (m, 12H), 0.90-0.79 (m, 6H).APCI-LCMS m/z 933 (M+H).

Example 8, Step 22-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methylglycinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt

A solution of 0.106 g (0.114 mmol) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N-methylglycinate in 10 mL of 7:3trifluoroacetic acid/dichloromethane was stirred at room temperature.After 3 hours analysis of the solution by LCMS indicated the reaction tobe complete. The solution was concentrated to dryness at reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in 1:1 water/acetonitrile, frozen,and lyophilized to afford 0.119 g (98%) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methylglycinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt as a fluffy white solid.¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.09 (br s, 2H), 7.59-7.48 (m, 2H),7.40-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.07 (m, 3H), 6.91 (d, 2H), 6.19 (s, 2H), 5.52(d, 1H), 5.36-4.65 (m, 6H), 4.17 (br s, 2H), 4.00-3.80 (m, 2H),3.76-3.45 (m, 3H), 3.40 (d, 1H), 3.21 (dd, 1H), 2.96-2.39 (m, 11H), 1.80(m, 1H), 1.31 (m, 1H), 1.11 (dd, 1H), 0.82 (d, 6H). ¹⁹F NMR (282 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ −74.9 ppm. APCI-LCMS m/z 833 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 92-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetate

Example 9, Step 1 [2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetic acid

A mixture of tert-butyl chloroacetate (6.00 g, 40.0 mmol),2-(ethoxyethoxy)ethanol (2.68 g, 20.0 mmol), 18-crown-6 (250 mg), andsodium hydroxide (12.0 g, 0.300 mol) in dioxane (60 mL) was stirred atroom temperature for 24 hours. The dark mixture was diluted with water(250 mL) and twice extracted with ether (50 mL). The aqueous phase wasacidified with 12N hydrochloric acid (35 mL) and extracted withdichloromethane (3×75 mL). The dichloromethane layers, after combiningand concentrating under vacuum, were dried by dissolving indichloromethane (50 ml) and concentrating under vacuum (3×) to afford[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetic acid as a colorless oil (2.8 g, 73%).¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 3.99 (s, 2H), 3.60-3.38 (m, 9H), 3.38 (q,2H), 1.07 (t, 3H). ES-LCMS m/z 193 (M+H).

Example 9, Step 22-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetate

A solution of 1.18 g (6.16 mmol) of [2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]aceticacid in 20 mL of anhydrous tetrahydrofuran was treated with 4.62 mL(4.62 mmol) of 1M potassium t-butoxide/t-butanol. The resulting mixturewas concentrated to dryness at reduced pressure. The residue wasdissolved in 20 mL of anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide and the solutionadded to 1.20 g (1.54 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate (see example 1, step 1). The resulting solution was heatedto 70° C. with stirring. After 2 hours analysis by LCMS indicated thereaction to be complete. The mixture was cooled to room temperature anddiluted with ethyl acetate. The resulting solution was washed withsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (3×), saturated aqueous sodiumchloride (2×), dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated to drynessat reduced pressure. The crude material was subjected to flashchromatography (silica gel, 95:5 dichloromethane/methanol) to afford0.91 g (63%) of2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetateas a white foam. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.33 (d, 1H), 7.18-7.07 (m,4H), 6.93-6.84 (m, 3H), 6.07 (s, 2H), 5.61 (d, 1H), 5.24 (m, 1H),5.12-4.95 (m, 4H), 4.73-4.60 (m, 2H), 4.34-4.26 (m, 2H), 4.18 (m, 1H),3.94 (m, 1H), 3.83-3.40 (m, 14H), 3.16 (dd, 1H), 3.04-2.82 (m, 3H),2.81-2.68 (m, 4H), 2.60 (m, 1H), 1.85 (m, 1H), 1.54 (m, 1H), 1.37 (m,1H), 1.18 (t, 3H), 0.90-0.77 (m, 6H). APCI-LCMS m/z 936 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 10(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]acetatebis-trifluoroacetic acid salt

Example 10, Step 1 (2-chloroethoxy)acetic acid

A solution of tert-butyl 2-(2-chloroethoxy)acetate (Hernandaz, Pedro E.;Fairfax, David E.; Michalson, Erik T. Process for preparingpiperazine-substituted aliphatic carboxylates. PCT Int. Appl. (2001), WO0129016 A1 20010426 CAN134:311229 AN 2001:300697) (1.00 g, 5.14 mmol)and concentrated hydrochloric acid (10 mL) was stirred for 2 hours. Thereaction solution was diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted withethyl ether (3×350 mL). The etheral layers were combined, washed withwater (2×20 mL) and concentrated in a vacuum. The residue was dissolvedin dichloromethane (60 mL) and concentrated in a vacuum (3×) to afford2-(2-chloroethoxy)acetic acid as a clear oil (680 mg, 95%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.4 (br s, 1H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 3.85 (t, 2H, J=5.9 Hz),3.67 (t, 2H, J=5.9). ES-LCMS m/z 139 (M+H).

Example 10, Step 2(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-chloroethoxy)acetate

To solution of(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]-2-hydroxy-1-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]benzyl}propylcarbamate(2.13 mmol, 1.50 g), 2-(2-chloroethoxy)acetic acid (4.93 mmol, 0.680 g),and 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine (200 mg) in anhydrousN,N-dimethylformamide (15 mL) while stirring under a nitrogenatmosphere, was added N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-N-ethylcarbodiimidehydrochloride (7.83 mmol, 1.50 g,) and stirring was continued for 24hours. Chromatographic purification (silica gel,isopropanol/dichloromethane gradient, 0 to 15%) afforded(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-chloroethoxy)acetate as a white foam (1.62 g, 92%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.52-8.55 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.50 (m, 1H),7.33-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.13 (m, 2H), 6.85-6.93 (m,2H), 6.55-6.60 (m, 2H), 5.96 (s, 2H), 5.46-5.51 (m, 1H), 5.11 (s, 2H),4.91-4.98 (m, 1H), 4.78-4.85 (m, 1H), 3.70-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.62-3.69 (m,1H), 3.55-3.61 (m, 3H), 3.42-3.51 (m, 1H), 3.21-3.30 (m, 2H), 2.86-2.98(m, 2H), 2.70-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.56-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.32-2.40 (m, 1H),1.86-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.25-1.40 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.24 (m, 1H), 0.98-1.03 (m,4H), 0.75-0.85 (m, 6H). ES-LCMS m/z 824 (M+H).

Example 10, Step 3(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-iodoethoxy)acetate

A mixture of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-chloroethoxy)acetate(7.52 mmol, 6.20 g) and sodium iodide (35 g) in acetone (100 mL) wasrefluxed with stirring under a nitrogen atmosphere for 2 days. Thereaction mixture was concentrated in a vacuum and the residue wasdissolved in water (100 mL) and extracted three times with ethyl acetate(75 mL). The organic layers were combined and extracted with water (3×20mL). Removal of the volatiles by evaporation under vacuum afforded(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-iodoethoxy)acetate as a white solid (5.36 g, 77%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 7.74-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.08-7.17 (m, 3H),6.88-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.19 (s, 2H), 5.49-5.52 (m, 1H), 5.10-5.16 (m, 1H),5.04 (s, 2H), 4.84-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.02-4.23 (m, 2H), 3.90-3.98 (m, 1H),3.83-3.88 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.52-3.63 (m, 2H), 3.33-3.45 (m,4H), 3.15-3.25 (m, 1H), 2.86-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.75(m, 1H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 1.77-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.28-1.42 (m, 1H), 1.10-1.20(m, 1H), 0.76-0.82 (m, 6H). ES-LCMS m/z 915 (M+H).

Example 10, Step 4 (1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]acetatebis-trifluroacetic acid salt

A solution of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-iodoethoxy)acetate(0.0109 mmol, 100 mg) and imidazole (2.23 mmol, 150 mg) in anhydrousdimethylsulfoxide (2 mL) was stirred for 24 hours. Chromatographicpurification (Dynamax C₈ reverse phase chromatography column, 19 mm×300mm, gradient from aqueous 1% trifluoroacetic acid to acetonitrile in 40minutes, 20 mL/min) and lyophilization afforded(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]acetatebis-trifluoroacetic acid salt (85 mg, 62%) as a white powder. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.1 (bs, 1H), 7.66-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.55 (m, 2H),7.26-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.06-7.18 (m, 3H), 6.84-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.18 (s, 2H),5.48-5.54 (m, 1H), 5.06-5.18 (m, 1H), 5.10 (s, 2H), 4.82-4.92 (m, 1H),4.36-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.00-4.24 (m, 1H), 3.82-3.94 (m, 3H), 3.10-3.75 (m,6H), 2.66-2.90 (m, 4H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.40 (m, 2H), 1.16-1.19 (m,2H), 1.23-1.43 (m, 1H), 1.03-1.20 (m, 1H), 0.63-0.90 (m, 6H). ES-LCMSm/z 856 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 11(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{methyl[(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]amino}ethoxy)acetatetris-trifluoroacetic acid salt

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{methyl[(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]amino}ethoxy)acetatetris-trifluoroacetic acid salt was obtained as a lyophilized white solid(90 mg, 77% yield) from(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-iodoethoxy)acetate(100 mg, 0.109 mmol) N-methyl-1-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)methanamine (300mg, 2.20 mmol) following the procedure outlined in example 10 exceptthat N-methyl-1-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)methanamine was substituted forimidazole. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.77 (t, 1H, J=7.7 Hz), 7.45-7.50(m, 2H), 7.2.5-7.31 (m, 4H), 7.06-7.12 (m, 3H), 6.86-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.15(s, 2H), 5.47 (d, 1H, J=5.6 Hz), 5.10-5.17 (m, 1H), 5.0 (s, 2H),4.79-4.83 (m, 1H), 4.47 (s, 2H), 4.02-4.24 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.98 (m, 5H),3.60-3.65 (m 1H), 3.45-3.60 (m, 4H), 3.15-3.4 (m, 2H), 3.13 (s, 2H),2.84 (s, 3H), 2.65-2.80 (m, 3H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 1.70-1.82(m, 1H), 0.25-1.40 (m, 1H), 1.05-1.15 (m, 1H), 0.70-0.80 (m, 6H).ES-LCMS m/z 924 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 12(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-oxo-2-(1H-pyrazol-5-ylamino)ethoxy]acetate

Example 12, Step 1{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethoxy}aceticacid

Diglycolic anhydride (2.44 g, 21.0 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine(3.66 mL, 21.0 mmol) were added to a solution of(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]-2-hydroxy-1-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]benzyl}propylcarbamate(4.92 g, 7.00 mmol) in dichloromethane (100 mL). The reaction mixturewas stirred for 24 hours before the resulting brown solution was dilutedwith dichlormethane (250 mL). This solution was washed with saturatedaqueous sodium hydrogen sulfate, and saturated aqueous sodium chloride.It was then dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated to a tanfoam, which was largely redissolved in boiling ethyl acetate (800 mL).The hot cloudy suspension was then filtered through celite, and thefiltrate was concentrated until an oil began to form. The mixture wasthen left to cool and stand overnight. The resulting solid was isolatedby filtration, and dried under vacuum to afford{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethoxy}aceticacid as a colorless solid (4.38 g, 76%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.73 (br s, 1H), 7.54-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.11 (m,3H), 6.94-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.21 (s, 2H), 5.53 (d, 1H), 5.18-5.10 (m, 1H),5.05 (s, 2H), 4.91-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.26-4.04 (m, 4H), 4.01-3.93 (m, 1H),3.91-3.85 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.50-3.42 (m,1H), 3.28-3.13 (2H), 2.97-2.68 (m, 4H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 1.91-1.77 (m, 1H),1.40-1.32 (m, 1H), 1.21-1.15 (m, 1H), 0.82 (d, 6H). ES-LCMS m/z 820(M+H).

Example 12, Step 2(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-oxo-2-(1H-pyrazol-5-ylamino)ethoxy]acetate

Polystyrene-supported carbodiimide (327 mg, 0.360 mmol) was added to 1.6mL of a stock solution of{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethoxy}aceticacid (295 mg, 0.360 mmol) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (54 mg, 0.40 mmol)in dichloromethane (3 mL) and N,N-dimethylformamide (1.8 mL). Theresulting mixture was rocked at 800 Hz for 30 minutes, and then asolution of 3-aminopyrazole (15 mg, 0.18 mmol) in dichloromethane (1 mL)was added. The reaction mixture was then rocked at 800 Hz for 24 hours.Polystyrene-supported trisamine resin (107 mg, 0.260 mmol) andpolystyrene-supported isocyanate resin (76 mg, 0.12 mmol) were thenadded, and the resulting mixture was rocked at 800 Hz for an additional24 hours. The resins were removed by filtration, and washed withdichloromethane (30 mL). The washings and filtrate were combined andconcentrated to afford a yellow oil, which was further purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel, eluting with a gradient from 2% to4% methanol in dichloromethane to afford(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-oxo-2-(1H-pyrazol-5-ylamino)ethoxy]acetateas a colorless solid (45 mg, 42%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.35 (brs, 1H), 10.02 (br s, 1H), 7.59 (br s, 1H), 7.60-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.27(m, 2H), 7.14-7.08 (m, 3H), 6.90-6.87 (m, 2H), 6.48 (br s, 1H), 6.17 (s,2H), 5.46 (d, 1H), 5.16-5.09 (m, 1H), 5.02 (s, 2H), 4.86-4.80 (m, 1H),4.30-4.11 (m, 4H), 4.01-3.90 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.71-3.63 (m,1H), 3.60-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.45-3.36 (m, 1H), 3.22-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.66(m, 4H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 1.90-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.38-1.21 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.06(m, 1H), 0.79 (d, 6H). ES-LCMS m/z 885 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 13(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl{2-oxo-2-[(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}acetate

(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl{2-oxo-2-[(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}acetate was obtained as awhite solid (59 mg, 54%) from 2-aminomethylpyridine (19 μL, 0.18 mmol)and{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethoxy}aceticacid (1.6 mL of a 75 mM solution in 5.4:1dichloromethane:N,N-dimethylformamide), following the procedure outlinedin example 12, step 2, except that a gradient from 3 to 4% methanol indichloromethane was used for the chromatographic purification. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.50-8.47 (m, 1H), 8.39 (t, 1H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 3H),7.51-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.23 (m, 4H), 7.14-7.08 (m, 3H), 6.91-6.88 (m,2H), 6.17 (s, 2H), 5.49 (d, 1H), 5.19-5.10 (m, 1H), 5.02 (s, 2H),4.88-4.62 (m, 1H), 4.41 (d, 2H), 4.28 (half of ABq, 1H), 4.14 (half ofABq, 1H), 4.03-3.90 (m, 1H), 3.88-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.72-3.64 (m, 1H),3.60-3.49 (m, 2H), 3.43-3.34 (m, 1H), 3.26-3.16 (2H), 2.93-2.66 (m, 4H),2.63 (s, 3H), 1.89-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.40-1.21 (m, 1H), 1.17-1.09 (m, 1H),0.79 (d, 3H), 0.78 (d, 3H). ES-LCMS m/z 910 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 14(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl{2-oxo-2-[(thien-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}acetate

Polystyrene-supported carbodiimide (327 mg, 0.36 mmol) was added to asolution of{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethoxy}aceticacid (98 mg, 0.12 mmol) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (21 mg, 0.16 mmol) indichloromethane (2.0 mL) and N,N-dimethylformamide (0.6 mL). Theresulting mixture was rocked at 800 Hz for 2 hours, and then2-aminomethylthiophene (19 μL, 0.18 mmol) was added. The reactionmixture was rocked at 800 Hz for 24 hours, before the resin was removedvia filtration and washed with dichloromethane (30 mL). The washings andfiltrate were combined and concentrated to afford a yellow oil, whichwas further purified by column chromatography on silica gel, elutingwith a gradient from 0% to 10% methanol in dichloromethane to afford(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl{2-oxo-2-[(thien-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}acetate

as a colorless foam (91 mg, 79%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.43 (m,1H), 7.51-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.15-7.07 (m, 3H), 6.97-6.86(m, 4H), 6.17 (s, 2H), 5.45 (d, 1H), 5.15-5.08 (m, 1H), 5.02 (s, 2H),4.88-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.46 (d, 2H), 4.24-4.00 (m, 5H), 3.99-3.89 (m, 1H),3.87-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.72-3.65 (m, 1H), 3.61-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.35 (m,1H), 3.24-3.19 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.64 (m, 4H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 1.90-1.72 (m,1H), 1.40-1.22 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.07 (m, 1H), 0.79 (d, 3H), 0.78 (d, 3H).ES-LCMS m/z 915 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 15(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{2-[methyl(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)amino]-2-oxoethoxy}ethoxy)acetate

Example 15, Step 1(10R)-10-((1S)-1-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-2-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}ethyl)-12-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)-14-methyl-8-oxo-3,6,9-trioxa-12-azapentadecan-1-oicacid

To a solution of 3,6-dioxaoctanedioic acid (0.531 g, 2.84 mmol) in 10 mLof anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide was added 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine(0.092 g, 0.71 mmol) and 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimidehydrochloride (0.365 g, 1.78 mmol). The resulting solution was stirredfor 30 minutes and then treated with(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]-2-hydroxy-1-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]benzyl}propylcarbamate(0.505 g, 0.711 mmol). After stirring for 24 hours the yellow solutionwas diluted with ethyl acetate (25 mL), washed with 5% aqueous sodiumhydrogen sulfate, saturated aqueous sodium chloride, dried overmagnesium sulfate and concentrated to afford a beige foam. The crudeproduct was dissolved in acetonitrile (2 mL) and purified over two runson C-8 reverse phase HPLC, eluting with a gradient from 20% to 80%acetonitrile in water (0.1% trifluoroacetic acid) over 40 minutes toafford(10R)-10-((1S)-1-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-2-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}ethyl)-12-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)-14-methyl-8-oxo-3,6,9-trioxa-12-azapentadecan-1-oicacid as a clear oil which was lyophilyzed to yield a white solid (0.322g, 52%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.50-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.26 (m,2H), 7.13-7.06 (m, 2H), 6.90-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.15 (s, 2H), 5.49-5.46 (d,1H), 5.12-5.06 (m, 1H), 5.02-4.99 (m, 2H), 4.87-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.16-4.07(m, 2H), 3.96-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.69-3.48 (m, 9H), 3.40-3.33 (m, 1H),3.20-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.64 (m, 5H), 2.49-2.45 (m, 4H), 1.84-1.75 (m,1H), 1.36-1.25 (m, 1H), 1.13-1.06 (m, 1H), 0.80-0.74 (m, 6H). ES-LCMSm/z 864 (M+H).

Example 15, Step 2(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{2-[methyl(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)amino]-2-oxoethoxy}ethoxy)acetate

To a solution of(10R)-10-((1S)-1-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-2-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}ethyl)-12-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)-14-methyl-8-oxo-3,6,9-trioxa-12-azapentadecan-1-oicacid (1.50 g, 1.74 mmol) in 15 mL of anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide wasadded 1.55 g (6.95 mmol) of carbonyl diimidazole. This was followed,after 2 hours, by addition of a second 1.53 g portion of carbonyldiimidazole. Following an additional 2 hour period the solution wastreated with methyl[2-(2-pyridinyl)ethyl]amine (1.20 mL, 8.69 mmol).After stirring for 24 hours the reaction mixture was diluted with ethylacetate (50 mL) and washed with saturated aqueous sodium chloride. Itwas then dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated to a beige foam.The crude product was dissolved in acetonitrile (5 mL) and purified onC-8 reverse phase HPLC, eluting with a gradient from 30% to 100%acetonitrile in water (0.1% trifluoroacetic acid) over 40 minutes toafford(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{2-[methyl(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)amino]-2-oxoethoxy}ethoxy)acetateas a clear oil which was lyophilyzed to yield a white solid (1.21 g,68%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.67-8.71 (m, 1H), 8.20-8.24 (m, 1H),7.74-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.50-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.12-7.05 (m,3H), 6.89-6.85 (m, 2H), 6.15 (s, 2H), 5.49-5.45 (d, 1H), 5.12-5.06 (m,1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.87-4.80 (m, 1H), 4.14-3.93 (m, 8H), 3.85-3.79 (m,1H), 3.69-3.42 (m, 8H), 3.38-3.30 (m, 1H), 3.10-3.03 (m, 2H), 2.89-2.81(m, 3H), 2.79-2.73 (m, 4H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.43-2.40 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.74(m, 1H), 1.35-1.26 (m, 1H), 1.14-1.07 (m, 1H), 0.80-0.73 (m, 6H).ES-LCMS m/z 982 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 16(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylN-[amino(imino)methyl]glycinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt

Example 16, Step 1(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylazidoacetate

A solution of 2.00 g (2.56 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate (see example 1, step 1) and 0.330 g (5.12 mmol) of sodiumazide in 15 mL of anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide was stirred at roomtemperature for 3 hours. The resulting solution was diluted with ethylacetate, washed with saturated aqueous sodium chloride (4×), dried overmagnesium sulfate and concentrated at reduced pressure to give(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylazidoacetate as a light tan solid in quantitative yield. Theintermediate was used without further purification. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.33 (dd, 1H), 7.18-7.08 (m, 4H), 6.95-6.84 (m, 3H), 6.08 (s,2H), 5.63 (d, 1H), 5.28 (m, 1H), 5.09 (s, 2H), 5.06-4.92 (m, 2H), 4.22(m, 1H), 4.00-3.68 (m, 5H), 3.63 (m, 1H), 3.48 (dd, 1H), 3.24 (dd, 1H),3.07-2.77 (m, 4H), 2.75-2.61 (m, 4H), 1.87 (m, 1H), 1.58 (m, 1H), 1.34(dd, 1H), 0.89-0.79 (m, 6H). APCI-LCMS m/z 787 (M+H).

Example 16, Step 2(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylglycinate

A solution of 2.06 g (2.61 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylazidoacetate in 60 mL of tetrahydrofuran was treated with 0.86 g (3.26mmol) of triphenylphosphine followed by 5 mL of water. The resultingsolution was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours and thenconcentrated to dryness at reduced pressure. The crude material waspurified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 95:5 dichloromethane/2Mammonia in methanol) to afford 1.80 g (90%) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylglycinate as a white foam. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.58-7.41 (m,2H), 7.40-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.04 (m, 3H), 6.91 (d, 2H), 6.18 (s, 2H),5.50 (d, 1H), 5.18-4.95 (m, 3H), 4.84 (q, 1H), 3.98-3.80 (m, 2H),3.77-3.06 (m, 9H), 3.02-2.40 (m, 6H), 1.97-1.53 (m, 3H), 1.43-1.06 (m,2H), 0.90-0.77 (m, 6H). APCI-LCMS m/z 761 (M+H).

Example 16, Step 3(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylN-{(Z)-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino][(tert-butoxycarbonyl)imino]methyl}glycinate

A solution of 0.200 g (0.263 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylglycinate, 0.113 g (0.289 mmol) ofN,N′-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-N″-triflylguanidine (Feichtinger, K.,Sings, H. L., Baker, T. J., Matthews, K., Goodman, M. J. Org. Chem.1998, 63, 8432) and 44 μL (0.32 mmol) of triethylamine in 4 mL ofanhydrous dichloromethane was stirred at room temperature. After 18hours the solution was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with 10%aqueous sodium bisulfate (2×), water (2×), dried over magnesium sulfateand concentrated to dryness at reduced pressure. The crude product wassubjected to flash chromatography (silica gel, 97:3dichloromethane/methanol) to afford 0.158 g (60%) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylN-{(Z)-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino][(tert-butoxycarbonyl)imino]methyl}glycinateas a white foam. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.87 (s, 1H), 8.68 (t,1H), 7.55-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.05 (m, 3H), 6.90 (d,2H), 6.18 (m, 2H), 5.51 (d, 1H), 5.13-4.98 (m, 3H), 4.87 (q, 1H), 4.18(dd, 1H), 4.04-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.73-3.40 (m, 4H), 3.09 (dd, 1H), 3.01-2.82(m, 2H), 2.80-2.61 (m, 5H), 2.46 (m, 1H, overlapping dimethylsulfoxidesignal), 1.84 (m, 1H), 1.50 (s, 9H), 1.40-1.22 (m, 10H), 1.09 (m, 1H),0.90-0.74 (m, 6H). ES-LCMS m/z 1003 (M+H).

Example 16, Step 4(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylN-[amino(imino)methyl]glycinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt

A solution of 40 mg (0.040 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylN-{(Z)-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino][(tert-butoxycarbonyl)imino]methyl}glycinatein 10 mL of 8:2 trifluoroacetic acid/dichloromethane was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours. The solution was then evaporated to dryness atreduced pressure. The residue was dissolved 6:4 water/acetonitrile,frozen, and lyophilized to afford 42 mg (93%) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylN-[amino(imino)methyl]glycinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt as awhite powder. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.70 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.04 (m,10H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 6.19 (s, 2H), 5.51 (d, 1H), 5.14 (m, 1H), 5.03 (s,2H), 4.88 (q, 1H), 4.19-3.92 (m, 4H), 3.87 (dd, 1H), 3.75-3.46 (m, 4H),3.38 (m, 1H), 3.21 (dd, 1H), 2.95-2.68 (m, 4H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.45 (m,1H, overlapping dimethylsulfoxide signal), 1.83 (m, 1H), 1.32 (m, 1H),1.12 (m, 1H), 0.88-0.72 (m, 6H). ¹⁹F NMR (282 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ −74.2 ppm.APCI-LCMS m/z 803 (M+H). HRMS m/z calcd. for C₃₆H₄₆N₆O₁₁S₂: 803.2744.Found: 803.2762.

EXAMPLE 171-{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl}pyridiniumchloride

A solution of 0.250 g (0.320 mmol) of(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylchloroacetate (see example 1, step 1) and 0.103 mL (1.28 mmol) ofpyridine in 3 mL of dimethylsulfoxide was stirred at 80° C. in a sealedtube. After 18 hours the solution was cooled to room temperature,diluted with dichloromethane, washed with saturated aqueous sodiumchloride (3×), dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated to drynessat reduced pressure to give a tan foam. This material was recrystallizedtwice from dichloromethane/ethyl acetate/hexane to afford 0.178 g (65%)of1-{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl}pyridiniumchloride as an off-white powder. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.11-8.99(m, 2H), 8.76 (t, 1H), 8.30 (t, 2H), 7.63 (d, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H),7.40-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.08 (m, 3H), 6.92 (d, 2H), 6.19 (s, 2H), 5.77(ABq, 2H), 5.53 (d, 1H), 5.16 (m, 1H), 5.04 (s, 2H), 4.93 (q, 1H), 4.03(m, 1H), 3.89 (dd, 1H), 3.72 (t, 1H), 3.62-3.51 (m, 2H), 3.29 (m, 2H,overlapping water signal), 2.93-2.72 (m, 4H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.48 (m, 1H,overlapping dimethylsulfoxide signal), 1.79 (m, 1H), 1.39 (m, 1H), 1.21(m, 1H), 0.88-0.76 (m, 6H). ES-LCMS m/z 823 (M⁺). HRMS m/z calcd. forC₄₀H₄₇N₄O₁₁: 823.2683. Found: 823.2691. Elem. anal. calcd. forC₄₀H₄₇N₄O₁₁Cl.1.6H₂O: C, 54.09; H, 5.70; N, 6.31; Cl, 3.99. Found: C,54.02; H, 5.68; N, 6.18; Cl, 3.84.

EXAMPLE 18 Pharmacokinetics in Sprague-Dawley Rats Following Single OralDose Employing Pre- and Co-Administration of Ritonavir

In order to assess the pharmacokinetic properties of the prodrugs ofthis invention, we administered single oral doses of a series ofcompounds of this invention, as well as the parent compound, GW0385, tomale Sprague-Dawley rats. A dosing protocol using both pre- andco-administration of ritonavir was employed. The dose solutions ofritonavir were prepared by diluting the manufacturer's solution (80mg/mL) 10-fold with a 50% aqueous solution of ethanol to a finalconcentration of 8 mg/mL. Each fasted animal received two doses ofritonavir by gavage (4 mg/kg/dose); the first approximately 30 minutesprior to dosing the test compound, and the second concurrently with thetest compound. The prodrugs were administered at a dose of 3 mg/kg assolutions in 50% aqueous ethanol. Serial blood samples were collectedthrough 8 hours post-dose and plasma concentrations of test compoundsand the parent compound, GW0385, were determined by LC/MS/MS analysis.The estimated systemic exposures (area under the concentration-timecurve extrapolated to infinity, AUC_(∞)) were determined bynoncompartmental analysis of the plasma concentration-time curves. TheC_(max) values (maximum observed concentration) were extracted from theindividual concentration profiles. The key mean pharmacokineticparameters, C_(max) and AUC_(∞) values, are given in table I.

TABLE I

Compound GW0385 C_(max) GW0385 AUC Prodrug C_(max) Prodrug AUC (Example)R (ng/mL) (ng/mL · hr) (ng/mL) (ng/mL · hr) GW0385 H 696 1960 — — 1

407 4713 <1 <1 2

791 5353 <1 <1 3

318 3693 <1 <1 4

1279 >9000 <1 <1 5

517 >4000 <1 <1 6

776 4220 <1 <1 7

356 3957 <1 <1 8

401 5601 <1 <1 9

621 >4000 <1 <1 10

603 >5000 <1 <1 11

513 4017 <1 <1 12

640 7035 <1 <1 13

460 6807 <1 <1 14

459 7286 <1 <1 15

322 4215 <1 <1 16

272 >5000 <1 <1 17

222 >7700 <1 <1

The results demonstrate that oral administration of the prodrugs of thisinvention, along with pre- and co-dosing with ritonavir, resulted insignificantly improved oral bioavailability in comparison to the parentcompound GW0385. In addition, all prodrugs shown in table I underwentcomplete conversion to GW0385 as evidenced by the complete absence ofdetectable prodrug in the plasma.

1. A compounds of formula (I)

wherein: X is a C₁₋₅ alkylene chain, wherein said C₁₋₅ alkylene chain isoptionally substituted by one or more groups selected from ═O, ═N, —NH₂,and —C₁₋₈alkyl and wherein said C₁₋₅ alkylene chain optionally contains1-4 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen wherein suchheteroatom is optionally substituted with one or more groups selectedfrom hydrogen and C₁₋₈alkyl; R¹ is amino, C₁₋₈alkyl, C₁₋₈alkoxy, —NR²,—N(R²)₂ or heterocycle optionally substituted with C₁₋₈alkyl; R² isC₁₋₈alkyl or C₁₋₈alkoxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.2. A compound of formula (I) according to claim 1 wherein —X—R¹ isselected from the group consisting of:

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 3. A compound of formula(II)

wherein: R³ is hydroxy, halogen, aminoC₁₋₈alkyl, heterocycle,heterocycle C₁₋₈alkyl, N(R⁴)R⁵, NHR⁵, NHR⁵, OR⁵, OR⁶R⁷, OC(O)R⁴,OC(O)R⁵, OC(O)R⁶, OC(O)R⁴NR⁴, OC(O)R⁴NHR⁴, OC(O)NR⁴OR⁴, OC(O)R⁴N(R⁴)R⁵,OC(O)R⁴NHC(O)OR⁴, OC(O)R⁴N(R⁴)C(O)OR⁴, OC(O)R⁴N(R⁵)R⁴OR⁴, OR⁴C(O)OH,OR⁴C(O)NHR⁷, OR⁶C(O)N(R⁴)R⁷, OR⁶OC(O)OH; R⁴ is C₁₋₈alkyl; R⁵ isC₁₋₈alkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituentsselecting from the group consisting of amino, ═NH, N₃, halogen, oxo,C₁₋₈alkoxy, heterocycle, heterocyclealkyl, or NHC(O)R⁴; each of whichmay be optionally substituted with C₁₋₈alkyl; R⁶ is C₁₋₅ alkylene chain,wherein said C₁₋₅ alkylene chain is optionally substituted by one ormore groups selected from ═O, ═N, —NH₂, and —C₁₋₈alkyl and wherein saidC₁₋₅ alkylene chain optionally contains 1-4 heteroatoms selected fromoxygen, sulfur and nitrogen wherein such heteroatom is optionallysubstituted with one or more groups selected from hydrogen andC₁₋₈alkyl; R⁷ is heterocycle optionally substituted with C₁₋₈alkyl orheterocycleC₁₋₈alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 4.A compound selected from the group consisting of:2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-methylglycinate;2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)glycinate;2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN,N-diethylglycinate;2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylmorpholin-4-ylacetate;2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN,N-bis(2-methoxyethyl)glycinate;2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonylamino}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-lysinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt;2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylL-leucinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt;2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethylN-methylglycinate bis-trifluoroacetic acid salt;(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]acetatebis-trifluoroacetic acid salt;2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetate;(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{methyl[(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]amino}ethoxy)acetatetris-trifluoroacetic acid salt;(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl[2-oxo-2-(1H-pyrazol-5-ylamino)ethoxy]acetate;(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl{2-oxo-2-[(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}acetate;(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-[4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl{2-oxo-2-[(thien-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy)acetate;(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl(2-{2-[methyl(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)amino]-2-oxoethoxy}ethoxy)acetate;(1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propylN-[amino(imino)methyl]glycinate tris-trifluoroacetic acid salt; and1-{2-[((1R,2S)-2-({[(3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yloxy]carbonyl}amino)-1-{[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)(isobutyl)amino]methyl}-3-{4-[(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methoxy]phenyl}propyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl}pyridiniumchloride; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 5. A method oftreatment of a viral infection in a human comprising administering tosaid human an antiviral effective amount of a compound according toclaim
 1. 6. A method according to claim 5 wherein the viral infection isa HIV infection.
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 10. Apharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a compoundaccording to claim 1 together with a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.
 11. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 10 in theform of a tablet or capsule.
 12. A pharmaceutical composition accordingto claim 10 in the form of a liquid or suspension.
 13. A method oftreatment of a viral infection in a human comprising administering tosaid human a composition comprising a compound according to claim 1 andanother therapeutic agent.
 14. The method according to claim 13 whereinthe viral infection is an HIV infection.
 15. A composition according toclaim 10, wherein said composition comprises at least one additionaltherapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of(1-alpha,2-beta,3-alpha)-9-[2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]guanine[(−)BHCG, SQ-34514, lobucavir],9-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxetanosyl]adenine(oxetanocin-G), TMC-114, BMS-232632, acyclic nucleosides [e.g.acyclovir, valaciclovir, famciclovir, ganciclovir, penciclovir), acyclicnucleoside phosphonates [e.g.(S)-1-(3-hydroxy-2-phosphonyl-methoxypropyl)cytosine (HPMPC),[[[2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethoxy]methyl]phosphinylidene]bis(oxymethylene)-2,2-dimethylpropanoicacid (bis-POM PMEA, adefovir dipivoxil),[[(1R)-2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-1-methylethoxy]methyl]phosphonic acid(tenofovir),(R)-[[2-(6-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-1-methylethoxy]methyl]phosphonic acidbis-(isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl)ester (bis-POC-PMPA)], ribonucleotidereductase inhibitors (e.g. 2-acetylpyridine5-[(2-chloroanilino)thiocarbonyl)thiocarbonohydrazone and hydroxyurea),nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (e.g.,3′-azido-3′-deoxythymidine (AZT, zidovudine), 2′,3′-dideoxycytidine(ddC, zalcitabine), 2′,3′-dideoxyadenosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyinosine (ddI,didanosine), 2′,3′-didehydrothymidine (d4T, stavudine),(−)-beta-D-2,6-diaminopurine dioxolane (DAPD),3′-Azido-2′,3′-dideoxythymidine-5′-H-phosphophonate (phosphonovir),2′-deoxy-5-iodo-uridine (idoxuridine), as(−)-cis-1-(2-hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolane 5-yl)-cytosine (lamivudine),or cis-1-(2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-5-fluorocytosine (FTC),3′-deoxy-3′-fluorothymidine, 5-chloro-2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-fluorouridine,(−)-cis-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclopentene-1-methanol(abacavir), 9-[4-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)but-1-yl]-guanine (H2G),ABT-606 (2HM-H2G) and ribavirin), protease inhibitors (e.g. indinavir,ritonavir, nelfinavir, amprenavir, saquinavir,(R)—N-tert-butyl-3-[(2S,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-N—[(R)-2-N-(isoquinolin-5-yloxyacetyl)amino-3-methylthiopropanoyl]amino-4-phenylbutanoyl]-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxamide(KNI-272),4R-(4alpha,5alpha,6beta)]-1,3-bis[(3-aminophenyl)methyl]hexahydro-5,6-dihydroxy-4,7-bis(phenylmethyl)-2H-1,3-diazepin-2-onedimethanesulfonate (mozenavir),3-[1-[3-[2-(5-trifluoromethylpyridinyl)-sulfonylamino]phenyl]propyl]-4-hydroxy-6alpha-phenethyl-6beta-propyl-5,6-dihydro-2-pyranone(tipranavir),N′-[2(S)-Hydroxy-3(S)-[N-(methoxycarbonyl)-I-tert-leucylamino]-4-phenylbutyl-N^(alpha)-(methoxycarbonyl)-N′-[4-(2-pyridyl)benzyl]-L-tert-leucylhydrazide(BMS-232632),3-(2(S)-Hydroxy-3(S)-(3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzamido)-4-phenylbutanoyl)-5,5-dimethyl-N-(2-methylbenzyl)thiazolidine-4(R)-carboxamide(AG-1776),N-(2(R)-Hydroxy-1(S)-indanyl)-2(R)-phenyl-methyl-4(S)-hydroxy-5-(1-(1-(4-benzo[b]furanylmethyl)-2(S)-N′-(tert-butylcarboxamido)piperazinyl)pentanamide(MK-944A), and GW 433908), interferons such as α-interferon, renalexcretion inhibitors such as probenecid, nucleoside transport inhibitorssuch as dipyridamole; pentoxifylline, N-acetylcysteine (NAC),Procysteine, α-trichosanthin, phosphonoformic acid, as well asimmunomodulators such as interleukin II or thymosin, granulocytemacrophage colony stimulating factors, erythropoetin, soluble CD₄ andgenetically engineered derivatives thereof, non-nucleoside reversetranscriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) for example, TMC-120, TMC-125,nevirapine (BI-RG-587),alpha-((2-acetyl-5-methylphenyl)amino)-2,6-dichloro-benzeneacetamide(loviride),1-[3-(isopropylamino)-2-pyridyl]-4-[5-(methanesulfonamido)-1H-indol-2-ylcarbonyl]piperazinemonomethanesulfonate (delavirdine),(10R,11S,12S)-12-Hydroxy-6,6,10,11-tetramethyl-4-propyl-11,12-dihydro-2H,6H,10H-benzo(1,2-b:3,4-b′:5,6-b″)tripyran-2-one((+) calanolide A),(4S)-6-Chloro-4-[1E)-cyclopropylethenyl)-3,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2(1H)-quinazolinone(DPC-083),1-(ethoxymethyl)-5-(1-methylethyl)-6-(phenylmethyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione(MKC-442),5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)thio-4-isopropyl-1-(4-pyridyl)methyl-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethylcarbamate (capravirine), glycoprotein 120 antagonists [e.g. PRO-2000,PRO-542 and1,4-bis[3-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)carbonylamino]-2-oxo-5,8-disodiumsulfanyl]naphthalyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl-1,4-dihydrazone(FP-21399)], cytokine antagonists [e.g. reticulose (Product-R),1,1′-azobis-formamide (ADA), and1,11-(1,4-phenylenebis(methylene))bis-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecaneoctahydrochloride (AMD-3100)], and fusion inhibitors for example T-20and T-124.
 16. A method according to claim 13, wherein said therapeuticagent is selected from the group consisting of(1-alpha,2-beta,3-alpha)-9-[2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]guanine[(−)BHCG, SQ-34514, lobucavir],9-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxetanosyl]adenine(oxetanocin-G), acyclic nucleosides [e.g. acyclovir, valaciclovir,famciclovir, ganciclovir, penciclovir), acyclic nucleoside phosphonates[e.g. (S)-1-(3-hydroxy-2-phosphonyl-methoxypropyl)cytosine (HPMPC),[[[2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethoxy]methyl]phosphinylidene]bis(oxymethylene)-2,2-dimethylpropanoicacid (bis-POM PMEA, adefovir dipivoxil),[[(1R)-2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-1-methylethoxy]methyl]phosphonic acid(tenofovir),(R)-[[2-(6-Amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-1-methylethoxy]methyl]phosphonic acidbis-(isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl)ester (bis-POC-PMPA)], ribonucleotidereductase inhibitors (e.g. 2-acetylpyridine5-[(2-chloroanilino)thiocarbonyl)thiocarbonohydrazone and hydroxyurea),nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (e.g.,3′-azido-3′-deoxythymidine (AZT, zidovudine), 2′,3′-dideoxycytidine(ddC, zalcitabine), 2′,3′-dideoxyadenosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyinosine (ddI,didanosine), 2′,3′-didehydrothymidine (d4T, stavudine),(−)-beta-D-2,6-diaminopurine dioxolane (DAPD),3′-Azido-2′,3′-dideoxythymidine-5′-H-phosphophonate (phosphonovir),2′-deoxy-5-iodo-uridine (idoxuridine), as(−)-cis-1-(2-hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolane-5-yl)-cytosine (lamivudine),or cis-1-(2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-5-fluorocytosine (FTC),3′-deoxy-3′-fluorothymidine, 5-chloro-2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-fluorouridine,(−)-cis-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclopentene-1-methanol(abacavir), 9-[4-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)but-1-yl]-guanine (H2G),ABT-606 (2HM-H2G) and ribavirin), protease inhibitors (e.g. indinavir,ritonavir, nelfinavir, amprenavir, saquinavir,(R)—N-tert-butyl-3-[(2S,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-N—[(R)-2-N-(isoquinolin-5-yloxyacetyl)amino-3-methylthiopropanoyl]amino-4-phenylbutanoyl]-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxamide(KNI-272),4R-(4alpha,5alpha,6beta)]-1,3-bis[(3-aminophenyl)methyl]hexahydro-5,6-dihydroxy-4,7-bis(phenylmethyl)-2H-1,3-diazepin-2-onedimethanesulfonate (mozenavir),3-[1-[3-[2-(5-trifluoromethylpyridinyl)-sulfonylamino]phenyl]propyl]-4-hydroxy-6alpha-phenethyl-6beta-propyl-5,6-dihydro-2-pyranone(tipranavir),N′-[2(S)-Hydroxy-3(S)—[N-(methoxycarbonyl)-I-tert-leucylamino]-4-phenylbutyl-N^(alpha)-(methoxycarbonyl)-N′-[4-(2-pyridyl)benzyl]-L-tert-leucylhydrazide(BMS-232632),3-(2(S)-Hydroxy-3(S)-(3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzamido)-4-phenylbutanoyl)-5,5-dimethyl-N-(2-methylbenzyl)thiazolidine-4(R)-carboxamide(AG-1776),N-(2(R)-Hydroxy-1(S)-indanyl)-2(R)-phenyl-methyl-4(S)-hydroxy-5-(1-(1-(4-benzo[b]furanylmethyl)-2(S)—N′-(tert-butylcarboxamido)piperazinyl)pentanamide(MK-944A), and GW 433908), interferons such as α-interferon, renalexcretion inhibitors such as probenecid, nucleoside transport inhibitorssuch as dipyridamole, pentoxifylline, N-acetylcysteine (NAC),Procysteine, α-trichosanthin, phosphonoformic acid, as well asimmunomodulators such as interleukin II or thymosin, granulocytemacrophage colony stimulating factors, erythropoetin, soluble CD₄ andgenetically engineered derivatives thereof, non-nucleoside reversetranscriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) [e.g. nevirapine (BI-RG-587),alpha-((2-acetyl-5-methylphenyl)amino)-2,6-dichloro-benzeneacetamide(loviride),1-[3-(isopropylamino)-2-pyridyl]-4-[5-(methanesulfonamido)-1H-indol-2-ylcarbonyl]piperazinemonomethanesulfonate (delavirdine),(10R,11S,12S)-12-Hydroxy-6,6,10,11-tetramethyl-4-propyl-11,12-dihydro-2H,6H,10H-benzo(1,2-b:3,4-b′:5,6-b″)tripyran-2-one((+) calanolide A),(4S)-6-Chloro-4-[1E)-cyclopropylethenyl)-3,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2(1H)-quinazolinone(DPC-083),1-(ethoxymethyl)-5-(1-methylethyl)-6-(phenylmethyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione(MKC-442),5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)thio-4-isopropyl-1-(4-pyridyl)methyl-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethylcarbamate (capravirine)], glycoprotein 120 antagonists [e.g. PRO-2000,PRO-542 and1,4-bis[3-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)carbonylamino]-2-oxo-5,8-disodiumsulfanyl]naphthalyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl-1,4-dihydrazone(FP-21399)], cytokine antagonists [e.g. reticulose (Product-R),1,1′-azobis-formamide (ADA), and1,11-(1,4-phenylenebis(methylene))bis-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecaneoctahydrochloride (AMD-3100)], and fusion inhibitors (e.g. T-20 andT-1249).
 17. A method of treatment of a viral infection in a humancomprising administering to said human an antiviral effective amount ofa compound according to claim
 3. 18. A method according to claim 17wherein the viral infection is a HIV infection.
 19. A pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising an effective amount of a compound according toclaim 2 together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.